CATEGORY 2 GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION
FOR ALL PROJECTS WITH AGGREGATE GENERATOR OUTPUT OF
MORE THAN 20 KW BUT LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 KW
Also Serves as Application for Category 2 Net Metering
(Note: Category 2 Net Metering Program only available to Renewable Generator Projects)
Electric Utility Contact Information
Great Lakes Energy
Gus Paz, PE, Dir., AMI & DST
PO Box 70, 1323 Boyne Avenue
Boyne City, MI 49712
Interconnection Hotline: 231.487.1308
Interconnection Email: gpaz@glenergy.com
For Office Use Only
Application No._______________
Date & Time Application Received
Customer / Account Information
Electric Utility Customer Information: ( As shown on utility bill )
Customer Name ( Last, First, Middle):
Customer Mailing Address:
Customer E-Mail Address: ( optional )
Electric Service Account #
Electric Service Meter Number:
Are you applying for the Net Metering Program?
o Yes
o No
Are you interested in selling Renewable Energy Credits (REC's)
o Yes
o No
Will you have an Alternative Electric Supplier?
Notes: Enter name ONLY if your energy is supplied by a 3rd party, not the utility.
You must apply to both the Distribution Utility and your Alternate Energy Provider (if applicable) for Net Metering
o Yes
o No
Alternative Electric Supplier Name
Generation System Site Information
Physical Site Service Address (if not Billing Address):
Annual Site Requirements Without Generation in Kilowatthours
kWh/year
Peak Annual Site Demand in Kilowatts (only for customers billed on demand rates)
Attached Site Plan:
kW/year
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Attached Electrical One-Line Drawing (See the Appendix D for a sample Inverter Type Project)
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(Per MPSC Order in Case No. U-15787- The one-line diagram must be signed and sealed by a licensed professional
engineer, licensed in the State of Michigan or by an electrical contractor licensed by the State of Michigan with the
electrical contractor's license number noted on the diagram.)
Synchronous/Induction Generators: Must fill out Appendix A or B and provide a Detail One-Line Diagram
See Appendix E and F for a sample the Detail One-Line Diagram for Synchronous or Induction projects
Note: The following information on these system components shall appear on the preliminary Detail One-Line Diagram
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Breakers - Rating, location and normal operating status (open or closed)
Buses - Operating voltage
Capacitors - Size of bank in Kvar
Circuit Switchers - Rating, location and normal operating status (open or closed)
Current Transformers - Overall ratio, connected ratio
Fuses - normal operating status, rating (Amps), type
Generators - Capacity rating (kVA), location, type, method of grounding
Grounding Resistors - Size (ohms), current (Amps)
Isolating transformers - Capacity rating (kVA), location, impedance, voltage ratings, primary and
secondary connections and method of grounding
Potential Transformers - Ratio, connection
Reactors - Ohms/phase
Relays - Types, quantity, IEEE device number, operator lines indicating the device initiated by the relays.
Switches - Location and normal operating status (open or closed), type, rating
Tagging Point - Location, identification
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CATEGORY 2 GENERATOR INTERCONNECTION APPLICATION
FOR ALL PROJECTS WITH AGGREGATE GENERATOR OUTPUT OF
MORE THAN 20 KW BUT LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 KW
Also Serves as Application for Category 2 Net Metering
(Note: Category 2 Net Metering Program only available to Renewable Generator Projects)
Generation System - Manufacturer Information
System Type ( Solar, Wind, Biomass, Methane Digester, etc):
Generator Type ( Inverter, Induction, Synchronous):
Total Generator(s) Nameplate DC Rating (Solar Only):
kW
Total Generator(s) Nameplate AC Rating:
Expected Annual Output in Kilowatthours
kW
kWh/year
AC Output Operating Voltage:
Generator Wiring Configuration ( Single Phase, Three Phase):
o Yes
Is the Inverter tested to IEEE1547.1?
o No
o Not Applicable
Inverter Based Systems:
Manufacturer
Model ( Name / Number )
Inverter Output Power Rating (kW)
No. of Inverter(s)
Induction & Synchronous Based Systems
Manufacturer
Model ( Name / Number )
Installation Information
Project Single Point of Contact: ( Electric Utility Customer, Developer, or other )
Name:
Company ( If Applicable ):
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
Requested In Service Date:
Licensed Professional Engineer Name (If applicable)
Licensed Electrical Contractor Name (If applicable)
Electrical Contractor/PE Phone #:
Electrical Contractor/PE E-Mail:
Customer and Contractor Signature and Fees
o Attached $100 Interconnection Application Fee or
o Attached $100 combined Interconnection & Net Metering Program application fees
($75 Interconnection Application Fee plus $25 fee required if selecting net metering)
(Check # / Money Order #)
( Sign and Return complete application with Application Fee to Electric Utility Contact )
To the best of my knowledge, all the information provided in this Application Form is complete and correct.
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Customer
_________________________________________________
Project Developer/Contractor (If Applicable)
Note: Refer to the applicable "Michigan Electric Utility Generator Interconnection Procedures" for a detailed explanation of the Interconnection Process, Fees, Timelines, and
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APPENDIXES
Appendix A: Technical Information for Synchronous-Type Generators
Appendix B: Technical Information for Induction-Type Generators
Appendix C: Sample Site Plan
Appendix D: Sample One-Line diagram for Inverter Type Project
Appendix E: Sample One-Line diagram for Synchronous Type Project
Appendix F: Sample One-Line diagram for Induction Type Project
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Appendix A
Synchronous Generators
Generator Information
a. Generator Nameplate Voltage
a.
b. Generator Nameplate Watts or Volt-Amperes
b.
c. Generator Nameplate Power Factor (pf)
c.
d. RPM
d.
Technical Information
e. Minimum and Maximum Acceptable Terminal Voltage
e.
f. Direct axis reactance (saturated)
f.
g. Direct axis reactance (unsaturated)
g.
h. Quadrature axis reactance (unsaturated)
h.
i. Direct axis transient reactance (saturated)
i.
j. Direct axis transient reactance (unsaturated)
j.
k. Quadrature axis transient reactance (unsaturated)
k.
l. Direct axis sub-transient reactance (saturated)
l.
m. Direct axis sub-transient reactance (unsaturated)
m.
n. Leakage Reactance
n.
o. Direct axis transient open circuit time constant
o.
p. Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant
p.
q. Direct axis subtransient open circuit time constant
q.
r. Quadrature axis subtransient open circuit time constant
r.
s. Open Circuit saturation curve
s.
t. Reactive Capability Curve showing overexcited and underexcited limits (Reactive Information if non-synchronous)
t.
u. Excitation System Block Diagram with values for gains and time constants (Laplace transforms)
u.
v. Short Circuit Current contribution from generator at the Point of Common Coupling
v.
w. Rotating inertia of overall combination generator, prime mover, couplers and gear drives
w.
x. Station Power load when generator is off-line, Watts, pf
x.
y. Station Power load during start-up, Watts, pf
y.
z. Station Power load during operation, Watts, pf
z.
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Appendix B
Induction Generators
Generator Information
a. Generator Nameplate Voltage
a.
b. Generator Nameplate Watts or Volt-Amperes
b.
c. Generator Nameplate Power Factor (pf)
c.
d.RPM
d.
Technical Information
e. Synchronous Rotational Speed
e.
f. Rotation Speed at Rated Power
f.
g. Slip at Rated Power
g.
h. Minimum and Maximum Acceptable Terminal Voltage
h.
i. Motoring Power (kW)
i.
j. Neutral Grounding Resistor (If Applicable)
k. I22t or K (Heating Time Constant)
j.
l. Rotor Resistance
l.
m. Stator Resistance
m.
n. Stator Reactance
n.
o. Rotor Reactance
o.
p. Magnetizing Reactance
p.
q. Short Circuit Reactance
q.
r. Exciting Current
r.
s. Temperature Rise
s.
t. Frame Size
t.
u. Design Letter
u.
v. Reactive Power Required in Vars (No Load)
v.
w. Reactive Power Required in Vars (Full Load)
w.
x. Short Circuit Current contribution from generator at the Point of Common Coupling
x.
k.
y. Rotating inertia, H in Per Unit on kVA Base, of overall combination generator, prime mover, couplers and gear drivesy.
z. Station Power load when generator is off-line, Watts, pf
z.
aa. Station Power load during start-up, Watts, pf
aa.
bb. Station Power load during operation, Watts, pf
bb.
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Appendix C: Sample Site Plan - Provided for Reference Only
Customer Name:
Project Site Address:
Site Plan Prepared By:
Prepared Date:
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Appendix D - Sample One Line Drawing for Net Metering Inverter Based Generators
NOTE: One-line diagram must be signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Michigan or
by an electrical contractor licensed by the State of Michigan
Customer Name:
Project Site Address:
Licensed Professional Engineer Name (If applicable):
Licensed Professional Engineer Signature:
Electrical Contractor License Number:
Date:
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Appendix E: Sample One-Line Drawing for Synchronous Generators
(Not Required for Flow-Back)
NOTE: One-line diagram must be signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Michigan or
by an electrical contractor licensed by the State of Michigan
Customer Name:
Project Site Address:
Licensed Professional Engineer Name (If applicable):
Licensed Professional Engineer Signature:
Electrical Contractor License Number:
Date:
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Appendix F: Sample One-Line Drawing for Induction Generators
(Not Required for Flow-Back)
NOTE: One-line diagram must be signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of Michigan or
by an electrical contractor licensed by the State of Michigan
Customer Name:
Project Site Address:
Licensed Professional Engineer Name (If applicable):
Licensed Professional Engineer Signature:
Electrical Contractor License Number:
Date:
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